HIV prevention

A New HIV Shield: One Shot Every Six Months – Could This Be The Turning Point The World’s Been Waiting For?

The WHO has approved the use of a new drug to prevent HIV. The drug is called Lenacapavir, and what makes it unique is that it only needs to be taken twice a year.

Jul 18, 2025, 04:03 AM IST

Asian plant extract may help treat HIV: Study

Researchers analysed the extract along with thousands of others as part of their efforts to identify new drugs against HIV, tuberculosis, malaria and cancer.

Jun 19, 2017, 19:11 PM IST

World AIDS Day: Here's how to prevent HIV infection!

Prevention is certainly better than cure. On World AIDS day, here’s taking a look at way to prevent HIV infection

Dec 01, 2016, 03:18 AM IST

How Charlie Sheen's revelation helped raise HIV awareness!

Google searches for information about HIV hit a record high in the US after Charlie Sheen announced that he is a HIV-positive.

Feb 24, 2016, 18:56 PM IST

Vaginal bacteria that can protect women from HIV

The researchers observed two distinct types of mucus samples: one that was very good at trapping HIV and one that did not. 

Oct 09, 2015, 12:55 PM IST